2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 342 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | 911 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
